The government’s flagship rooftop solar initiative, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, has marked a significant milestone, reaching nearly one-fourth of its overall target. According to data released by the Press Information Bureau on December 8, a total of 23.96 lakh households have installed rooftop solar systems under the scheme as of December 3, 2025. This represents 23.96 percent of the goal to equip one crore households with rooftop solar systems by the end of FY 2026–27.
The programme, designed as a demand-driven scheme, allows any residential consumer with a grid-connected electricity connection to apply through the National Portal. Interest in the initiative continues to be strong. Over 53.54 lakh applications have been submitted so far, and installations have been completed for 19.17 lakh systems across 23.96 lakh households.
For FY 2025–26, the government has set an ambitious target of covering 35 lakh households. To accelerate progress, a series of measures have been introduced. The entire process from registration to receiving the subsidy has been shifted online, enabling direct transfer of financial support to beneficiaries. Homeowners also have access to collateral-free loans from nationalised banks at a concessional interest rate of 6% per annum, with a repayment period of ten years.
Regulatory procedures have been simplified to remove bottlenecks. Requirements for technical feasibility checks have been waived, and automatic load enhancement up to 10 kW has been introduced to ease approvals. The scheme now accommodates RESCO and Utility-led Aggregation models, and net metering agreements have been integrated directly into the application process on the portal. Efforts have also been made to streamline vendor registration to ensure sufficient availability of qualified installers.
To support implementation, the government is conducting capacity-building initiatives to train skilled manpower needed for large-scale rooftop solar deployment. A nationwide outreach campaign including print, television, and radio messaging across regional markets is underway to raise awareness among potential beneficiaries.
Monitoring and review mechanisms have been strengthened, with regular assessments involving state authorities and DISCOMs. A dedicated grievance redressal system has also been established, featuring a multilingual call centre reachable at 15555 to assist consumers in resolving issues promptly.
With nearly 24 lakh households already benefiting from rooftop solar installations, the scheme is steadily advancing toward its long-term objective of expanding clean energy access while reducing electricity costs for millions of Indian families.
